Outdoor Biological Hazards

Online Training Certification Course

Snakes, Insects, Rodents and Poisonous Plants

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Working outdoors poses physical, chemical, ergonomic, and biological hazards, such as extreme temperatures, sun exposure, vector-borne diseases, poisonous plants, and venomous creatures. Depending on the specific job and tasks, outdoor workers may risk exposure to chemical hazards, traumatic injuries, hearing loss, and more. This biological hazards training describes the general aspects of these hazards and how they can affect the safety and health of workers. Course topics include a hazards overview, specific details about various biological hazards, and the steps to take if exposed to biological hazards.

This course is for:
This outdoor biological hazards training is designed for anyone who might be exposed to extreme temperatures, sun exposure, vector-borne diseases, poisonous plants, and venomous creatures. This safety training may help prevent serious injury in the workplace and save lives.

This online certification course meets the requirements set forth by OSHA, for outdoor biological hazards training.

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Governing Regulations

The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 created the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). OSHA, an agency of the U.S. Department of Labor, is charged with the enforcement of safety and health conditions of workers through the use of regulations published in the Code of Federal Regulations. OSHA regulations are published in Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations. Part 1910 covers general industry regulations, while 1926 is designated for construction industry standards.

Section 5(a)(1) of the OSH Act, often referred to as the General Duty Clause, requires employers to "furnish to each of his employees employment and a place of employment which are free from recognized hazards that are causing or are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to his employees." Section 5(a)(2) requires employers to "comply with occupational safety and health standards promulgated under this Act."

This online certification course meets the training requirements set forth by OSHA for outdoor biological hazards.

What You'll Learn

Microorganisms

Viruses
Bacteria
Algae
Fungi
Protozoa
Ways to get exposed to hazardous microorganisms

Plants

Toxin producing
- Poison ivy
- Poison oak
- Poison sumac
- Ways to get exposed to toxin producing plants
- Symptoms of exposure
- Steps to take if exposed
- Symptoms of an extreme allergic reaction
- Allergic responses
Allergen producing
- Distribution of allergens
- Symptoms of exposure

Insects and arachnids

Insects
- Ants
  - Fire Ants
  - Steps to take if bitten
- Mosquitoes
  - Diseases mosquitoes can transmit to humans
  - Steps to take if bitten
- Wasps
- Bees
  - Africanized honey bees
  - Steps to take if bitten
Arachnids
- Scorpions
  - Symptoms of bites
  - Steps to take if bitten
- Spiders
  - Black widow
  - Brown recluse
  - Symptoms of bites
  - Steps to take if bitten
- Ticks
  - Diseases ticks can transmit to humans
  - Steps to take if you find a tick on you
Diseases that can be transmitted by insects
- Saint Louis Encephalitis
  - What it is
  - How it's transmitted
  - Symptoms
- West Nile virus
  - What it is
  - How it's transmitted
  - Symptoms
- Lyme disease
  - What it is
  - How it's transmitted
  - Symptoms

Reptiles

Venemous Snakes
- Rattlesnake
- Cotton mouth
- Copperhead
- Coral snake
- Snake bite symptoms
- Steps to take if bitten

Aquatic animals

Mammals

Protein allergens

Hazards controls

Engineering controls
Administrative controls
Personal Protective Equipment (or PPE)
Tips for dealing with specific biological hazards
- General
- Microorganisms
- Poisonous plants
- Allergens
- Biting or stinging insects, and arachnids
- Snakes
- Rodents, wildlife, and stray animals

Summary

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Exam

It will take a MINIMUM of 1 hours to complete this online course. The student may log on and off as needed. A bookmark will be set so when they log back in they will return to where they left off.

We have no restrictions on how long a person takes to complete a course. Likewise, if you are purchasing for others, we have no time limit on assigning courses, so you can purchase a larger quantity than you currently need and take advantage of volume discounts.

Employers are responsible for training new personnel before assigning them to tasks that may expose them to outdoor dangers such as physical, chemical, ergonomic, and biological hazards.

To ensure compliance with the General Duty Clause, safety training must be conducted periodically and as-needed to ensure the outdoor work environment is free from recognized hazards. This online training course meets these training requirements.

Each student will receive 0.1 CEUs (or 1 CMEs) from Compliance Training Online® for completing this course.